GREAT CANOE

CHALLENGE.

On 25 September, four heroic people, all affected by cancer, took on the challenge of a lifetime as they canoed a marathon a day through the canals of North West England. A host of celebrity friends lent them a hand along the way, as they aimed to raise loads of cash to fund game-changing treatments. See how they got on with their journey and support their incredible feat.

THE ROUTE:

CHESTER TO LIVERPOOL

CANOE ROUTE MAP

Mon 25 Sep - Day 1

Paddles at the ready! The challenge kicked off as the Paddlers made their way from Chester to Middlewich. The team of celebrity friends helping them through this first leg of the journey included presenter Anthea Turner, Judge Rinder, actress Natalie Anderson and presenter Jake Humphrey.

Cheer points

Wed 27 Sep - Day 3

Hands were sore as the Paddlers made their way from Warrington to Worsley. Grabbing a paddle with them were Made In Chelsea's Sam Thompson, influencer Niomi Smart (AM only), singer Michelle Heaton, Googlebox's Nikki Tapper, Key 103's Mike Toolan (PM only) and actress Hayley Tamaddon.

Fri 29 Sep - Day 5

The Paddlers completed the final leg of the challenge from Scarisbrick to Liverpool. Helping them to the finish line were Love Island's Jess and Dom, actresses Kelly-Marie Stewart and Alice Barlow, Kiss FM's Sam Darlaston and Radio City's Dave Kelly.

Cheer points

SUPPORT THE PADDLERS

Show your support for the Paddlers and their incredible efforts by donating to the Great Canoe Challenge. All of the cash they raise will go towards funding game-changing science that will help save more lives, more quickly.

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